Identity and Access Management: Key Components, Tools, and Career Paths
February 3, 2025
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Instructor: Arimoro Olayinka Imisioluwa
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Intermediate level
Access to an AWS account and familiarity with basic AWS concepts, the AWS management console, the command line interface (CLI), and the IAM.
Recommended experience
Intermediate level
Access to an AWS account and familiarity with basic AWS concepts, the AWS management console, the command line interface (CLI), and the IAM.
Set up secure user access in AWS IAM, including creating and managing user accounts, groups, and policies.
Set up secure user access and manage permissions to create roles for cross-account access and implement best practices.
Manage permissions within IAM by configuring policies, recognizing policy structures, and using condition keys to enforce granular access controls.
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In the era of cloud computing, securing data and ensuring controlled access has become paramount. Just as data fuels modern businesses, IAM is the cornerstone of data protection in the cloud. In this 2-hour-long hands-on project-based course, you'll delve into the core principles of securing Amazon Web Services (AWS) resources through IAM.
During this immersive journey, we'll navigate the intricate landscape of IAM, equipping you with the expertise to establish secure user access, manage permissions, and create roles for cross-account interactions. Next, we'll unveil how to craft tailored policies to govern resource access. By the project's conclusion, you'll put on the hat of a member of the cloud security team at a financial institution that uses AWS services for various applications and needs to provide secure access to a third-party auditing firm to review their financial reports stored in another AWS account. To be successful in this project, you should have a basic understanding of cloud computing concepts and familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS) services, including how to set up an AWS account. Embrace this opportunity to master the art of IAM—a skill that's vital for anyone venturing into the dynamic realm of modern technology. Join us and embark on this transformative journey of securing the cloud with AWS IAM!
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Set up and overview of the project
Create an IAM user from the console
Create IAM users from the CLI
Create IAM groups and add users to the groups
Practice Assessment: Securing AWS accounts
Implementing IAM policies
Create and upload to an S3 bucket
Create an IAM role for an AWS service
Practice Activity: Create a customer-managed policy
Use IAM roles to grant AWS cross-account access
Use IAM roles to grant AWS cross-account access with external ID
Revoke an IAM role
Practice Activity: Get cross-account access after revoking a role
Setting permissions boundary
Test and Debug IAM policies using the IAM policy simulator
Cumulative Activity: Deal with a cloud security breach
Access to an AWS account and familiarity with basic AWS concepts, the AWS management console, the command line interface (CLI), and the IAM.
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